A philosopher discusses his carbon footprint

Continuing with good articles for your summer reading, we have one by Luke Elson, Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading who discusses his views on his own carbon footprint in an article on The Conversation website. What are your views? How a moral philosopher justifies his carbon footprint I recently flew to … Continue reading A philosopher discusses his carbon footprint →

New report shows that China is global leader in climate policy but still needs to do more in mitigation

It is difficult for us to appreciate the size of China. Obviously, it is a key country in our efforts towards a low-carbon energy transition. Edward Wong writes in the New York Times about a new report that shows China being a global leader in climate policy but warns there is still so much more … Continue reading New report shows that China is global leader in climate policy but still needs to do more in mitigation →

Using archived footage of annual cycling road cycling races to chart the changing climate

The annual Tour de France cycling race is well underway. Our thoughts of the climate concern how hot it is for the riders – and the spectators. Interestingly, Nicole Mortillaro writes on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) website about a scientist in Belgium who reviewed archived television footage, showing that the same 46 trees are … Continue reading Using archived footage of annual cycling road cycling races to chart the changing climate →

Project in nine cities in Africa shows how cities have the potential to produce solutions to climate change problems

We read regularly about urban initiatives to address climate change. Alice McClure, a PhD candidate at the Climate System Analysis Group together with Gina Ziervogel, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental and Geographical Science and African Climate and Development Initiative Research Chair at the University of Cape Town write in an article on The Conversation website … Continue reading Project in nine cities in Africa shows how cities have the potential to produce solutions to climate change problems →

“What is the appropriate response to the threat of climate change?”

There is no easy answer to this question, however, Noah Smith, writes on the Business Live website from South Africa, about separating fiction from fact. EiD has been reminded about a new book to come out soon that is quite relevant to the discussion – The Madhouse Effect: How Climate Change Denial is Threatening Our … Continue reading “What is the appropriate response to the threat of climate change?” →

Growing number of Republicans in US calling for greater action to address climate change

Brad Plumer writes in the New York Times about what he calls a “growing chorus of Senate Republicans, conservative taxpayer groups and corporate executives” urging President Trump to make a greater effort to address climate change. Why Republicans are backing an Obama-era climate policy This is not something you see every day: Over the past … Continue reading Growing number of Republicans in US calling for greater action to address climate change →

Meat and fish companies may be “putting the implementation of the Paris agreement in jeopardy”

As we all know, everyone has a role in our low carbon energy transition. Bibi van der Zee and Andrew Wasley explain in an article in The Guardian that the meat and fish industries are not pulling their weight and could be jeopardising our long-term targets. A new index finds many of the world’s largest … Continue reading Meat and fish companies may be “putting the implementation of the Paris agreement in jeopardy” →

National security and the implications of climate change

While this article is about Australia, it is an important message for all countries. Matt McDonald, Associate Professor of International Relations at The University of Queensland writes about a new Australian report that notes that climate change has a range of important security implications, both domestically and internationally. Senate report: climate change is a … Continue reading National security and the implications of climate change →

Investors pushing for oil companies to take more action on carbon emissions

This article by Adam Vaughan in The Guardian shows the more activist approach many shareholders are now taking to get oil companies to be more transparent and active in addressing lowering carbon emissions. Shell faces shareholder challenge over climate change approach Royal Dutch Shell faces a shareholder challenge over climate change this week, as … Continue reading Investors pushing for oil companies to take more action on carbon emissions →

A linguist reviews how oil companies bring out their greener side

We are all aware that businesses try to present their social responsibility activities to show their better side. It is seldom that we have someone analyse how the oil industry in particular uses language in a way to present their greener side. Sylvia Jaworska, Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading provides … Continue reading A linguist reviews how oil companies bring out their greener side →